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McCartney

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Name — A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "land at the foot of the thicket."

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Etymology

An anglicised form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Artaine, literally “son of Artan”, from mac (“son”) plus Artan, a diminutive of the name Art, from Old Irish art (“bear”). Compare McCartan, which has a similar origin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McCartney” mean?
The word “McCartney” means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "land at the foot of the thicket.".
How do you pronounce “McCartney”?
“McCartney” is pronounced muhk-KAHT-nee (/məkˈkɑː(ɹ)t.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “McCartney” in a sentence?
Here is “McCartney” used in a sentence: “Paul McCartney is one of the most famous members of the Beatles.”
What part of speech is “McCartney”?
“McCartney” is a name.
Is “McCartney” a common word?
“McCartney” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

Macartney

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